Next Round of Advancing Artists from THE VOICE

Below are the artists that made it past their Blind Auditions on THE VOICE Season 15 last night. The Blind Auditions continue next week on THE VOICE, Monday, October 8 (8/7c) on NBC.

The "Blind Auditions" continue as superstar coaches Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton all vie to discover and coach the next singing phenomenon in the "Blind Auditions." The vocalists compete to be selected by one of the coaches and fight for a chance to be named "The Voice." Carson Daly ("TODAY Show") hosts.

Chris Kroeze, 27

Team Blake

Hometown: Barron, Wisconsin

Resident: Barron, Wisconsin

At the age of six, Chris's parents bought him a guitar as an outlet for his energy. With encouragement from his dad, he started singing in middle school. After college, Chris knew he needed to head to NASHVILLE to further his career. His family held a fundraiser in their small town to help him pursue his dream. He met the right people in NASHVILLE and recorded a song at Dierks Bentley's studio with some of Dierks' backing band. Now back home in Wisconsin, he currently plays 200+ shows a year and travels overseas to play for the troops in the Middle East.

Song: "Pride and Joy" by Stevie Ray Vaughan

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Fousheé, 28

Team Adam

Hometown: Bridgewater, New Jersey

Resident: New York City, New York

Fousheé lives in Harlem and is part of the house band at Café Wha?, where Jimi Hendrix was discovered. She got her love of music from her mom who introduced her to music early on. After starting college, Fousheé was driving with her mom when a drunk driver hit them. Her mom was rushed into emergency brain surgery and lost her job soon after. Fousheé decided to leave college and move home to help. With her mom in a better place now, Fousheé is ready to switch her focus back to music.

Song: "Redbone" by Childish Gambino

Performance:

MaKenzie Thomas, 20

Team Jennifer

Hometown: Wallingford, Kentucky

Resident: Wallingford, Kentucky

MaKenzie has returned to THE VOICE stage feeling more confident than ever! Unfortunately, MaKenzie did not make a team during the Season 14 Blind Auditions, but she took the coaches' advice very seriously. She has spent the last year refining her vocals, dispelling her nerves, and performing with a gospel band called Elevated Praise to prepare for her second audition. THE VOICE is much more than an opportunity to jump start her singing career. Often bullied for her physical appearance, MaKenzie aspires to use music to spread a positive and encouraging message to the younger generation.

Song: "Big White Room" by Jessie J

Performance:

Reagan Strange, 13

Team Adam

Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee

Resident: Collierville, Tennessee

Reagan is one of the youngest in the competition and has dreamed of becoming "The Voice" since watching Season 1 at just six years old. After performing at local fairs for two years, Reagan got the chance to sing the National Anthem for 16,000 people at a Memphis Grizzlies game. Her performance was so incredible she made headlines ahead of the Grizzlies. Reagan currently performs once a month at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, is a straight A student, and dreams of attending Georgia Tech for Engineering.

Song: "Meant To Be" by Bebe Rexha feat. Florida Georgia Line

Performance:

SandyRedd, 35

Team Kelly

Hometown: Markham, Illinois

Resident: Matteson, Illinois

SandyRedd is inspired by her mom in everything she does. Her single mother was a singer and taught all eight of her children to embrace music. SandyRedd didn't immediately pursue a singing career as she became a mom herself at a young age. Tragically, SandyRedd's mother lost her battle with lung cancer in 2006. SandyRedd realized that life is short and started to focus on her music as a dedication to her mother. THE VOICE is her big chance to take her career to the next level and show her sons that anything is possible.

Song: "River" by Bishop Briggs

Performance:

**Comeback Artist**

Wyatt Rivers, 23

Hometown: Fort Myers, Florida

Resident: Durham, North Carolina

Wyatt grew up with two dreams of being a doctor and a musician. He was classically trained on piano and grew up singing in the choir, but music was put on the back burner in high school so he could focus on school. He's now at a crossroads and wants to know if he should pursue music or head to med school, where he's been accepted at Tulane University next year.

Song: "River" by Leon Bridges

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